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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,088, 612,841.44 and 242,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,088, 612,841.44 and 242,884 is: 335,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,088 : 612,841.44 = 242,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,088/612,841.44 = 242,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,088x = 612,841.44 × 242,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,088x = 148,849,380,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,849,380,312.96/444,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,179.92

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